By Michael Orbach Issue of March 5, 2010/ 20 Adar, 5770 Her name is Daniella Saffioti and she would like to say thank you. Raised by her grandmother in Lawrence, Daniella, 23, converted to … more

By Michael Orbach Issue of March 5, 2010/ 20 Adar 5770 For Jessica and Ephraim Nudman, the earthquake in Chile reverberated in Woodmere. The family emigrated to the United States from … more

Purim Intox By Michael Orbach Issue of March 5, 2010/ 20 Adar 5770 For one Hatzalah paramedic, Purim began not with hearing the Megillah but hours later, when the first call came. It … more

Past the edge of Orthodoxy? Hurwitz will retain 'rabba' title for now; others to be called 'mahara"t' By Michael Orbach Issue of March 5, 2010/ 20 Adar 5770 Update: The following is an … more

Issue of March 5, 2010/ 20 Adar 5770 By Michael Orbach The honorees for the One Israel Fund’s dinner this year are a little young; in fact, 21 of the 24 honorees aren’t able to drive and … more

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Cuts both ways By Tova Ross Feb. 26, 2010 / 12 Adar 5770 Plenty of sheitel machers (wig makers) set up shop in neighborhoods with burgeoning Orthodox communities, but few can boast a … more

By Daniella Adler Feb. 26, 2010 / 12 Adar 5770 A true friend has been defined as someone you can call at 2:00 in the morning when you’re stuck on the side of the road; everyone else is an … more

By Mayer Fertig Issue of February 26, 2010/ 12 Adar 5770 After the dinner video rolled and the awards were presented this past Motza’ei Shabbat at the annual dinner of the Hebrew Academy … more

By Mayer Fertig Issue of February 26, 2010/ 12 Adar 5770 When Harry met Gloria two years ago he was actually visiting her mother. Harry Katz was the ombudsman at the Woodmere Rehabilitation … more